Warm environmental over-the-shoulder shot of an illustrator sketching a whimsical forest character, soft natural daylight, rich pastel tones, 35mm
Warm environmental over-the-shoulder shot of an illustrator sketching a whimsical forest character, soft natural daylight, rich pastel tones, 35mm
Behind the Pages

Stories that live beyond the book

A team of educators and dreamers building whimsical worlds where reading is just the beginning. We build interactive resources to bring characters off the page and straight into your classroom.

Overhead flat-lay of an open children's book showing a watercolor forest illustration, surrounded by colored pencils and paper cutouts, warm natural daylight, 35mm
Overhead flat-lay of an open children's book showing a watercolor forest illustration, surrounded by colored pencils and paper cutouts, warm natural daylight, 35mm
Our Philosophy

Reading paired with hands-on creation

A great book should spark a child's hands as well as their imagination. Every story we write is paired with classroom-ready companion guides and printable activity packs designed by real teachers.

No dry comprehension quizzes here. Instead, we invite young readers to paint, build, and enter the narrative, turning quiet reading time into active story-world exploration.

Warm portrait of a smiling female author in a cozy school library filled with children's books, soft natural daylight, rich pastel tones, 35mm
Warm portrait of a smiling female author in a cozy school library filled with children's books, soft natural daylight, rich pastel tones, 35mm
Close-up of hands painting a watercolor illustration of a magical treehouse on textured paper, soft natural daylight, 35mm
Close-up of hands painting a watercolor illustration of a magical treehouse on textured paper, soft natural daylight, 35mm
The Creators

Creators of the magic

Author & Educator

Clara Vance

With fifteen years of experience in elementary classrooms, Clara weaves foundational literacy goals into rich, whimsical narratives that capture young imaginations and encourage active group discussion.

Lead Illustrator

Arthur Pendelton

Arthur uses traditional watercolors and natural ink to create tactile, detailed story worlds that invite children to search for hidden details and sketch their own companion characters.

Begin the adventure

Begin your classroom adventure with our free companion guides or find your next favorite illustrated storybook today.